Is increasing followers by following others then unfollowing them after they follow you permissible or impermissible?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in seeking to increase followers as long as there is no deception or other impermissible matter. However, it should be noted that unfollowing someone without a valid reason may be contrary to good manners.
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